Group Assignment 3

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IT Terms

(All terms were found at www.techweb.com)


Computer Hardware Terms


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Word
Definition
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BUS
A common pathway between resources and devices.
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CPU
Central Processing Unit; the main part of the computer.
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URL
Uniform Resource Locater; the address that defines the route to a file on an Internet server
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Parallel
A multiline channel that transfers one or more bytes simultaneously.
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Serial
A shared channel that transmits data one bit after the other over a single wire or fiber; for example, Ethernet uses serial bus architecture. The I/O bus from the CPU to the peripherals is a parallel bus.
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SCSI
Small Computer System Interface; SCSI is a hardware interface that allows for the connection of up to 15 peripheral devices to a single PCI board called a "SCSI host adapter" that plugs into the motherboard.
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RS-232
Recommended Standard; A TIA/EIA standard for serial transmission between computers and peripheral devices (modem, mouse, etc.).
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USB
Universal Serial Bus; A widely used hardware interface for attaching peripheral devices.
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Firewire
A high-speed serial bus developed by Apple and Texas Instruments that allows for the connection of up to 63 devices.
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Hard drive
The primary computer storage device, which spins, reads and wri